Is Philly’s Infamous “Citywide Special” One Drink Or Two?
Anyone who’s barhopped in Philly for the past two decades undoubtedly knows about this deal. Any college kid, blue collar or budget-conscious person has taken advantage of it. It’s known…
Anyone who's barhopped in Philly for the past two decades undoubtedly knows about this deal. Any college kid, blue collar or budget-conscious person has taken advantage of it. It's known as "The Special" or "Citywide Special," which essentially is a fancy euphemism for a shot-and-beer combo. A fun argument has been simmering over the years as to whether this one drink or two. Local blog Billy Penn investigates...
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